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Article: Thailand on front lines against bird flu pandemic

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DON GO, Thailand -- The battle against bird flu cost Amporn Wongpanat one-fifth of her income, forced Kloy Mahora to get official passports for his fighting roosters and required Arunee Rotaboon to probe dozens of chickens with a cotton swab.

So far, the sacrifices, inconveniences and indignities have paid off. After losing 12 people and tens of millions of birds to outbreaks of deadly avian influenza last year, Thailand has not had a confirmed case of bird flu in humans in six months. Confirmed cases in animals have narrowed to just two of Thailand's 76 provinces, although authorities are awaiting laboratory results from three others.

No one is declaring victory over bird flu. People in ...

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